In an attempt to improve user privacy, Google's Gmail has decided to replace SMS authentication with QR codes.

Google is gearing up to replace SMS text messages with QR codes for account authentication in Gmail. This strategic shift is part of Google’s efforts to enhance the security and efficiency of its two-factor authentication system.

Gmail is to ditch the use of SMS codes for authentication purposes, a Google spokesperson said. Here’s what you need to know.

Google will instead introduce on-screen QR codes that will have to be scanned with your chosen authentication device in order to verify that it is actually you trying to log in. This potentially adds an extra layer of biometric security for those who use a facial recognition or fingerprint scan to access their device or applications.

Gmail will soon ditch SMS codes for two-factor authentication, and use QR codes instead. This will reduce the impact of global SMS abuse.

Google intends to gradually remove two-factor authentication (2FA) for Gmail users that relies on SMS. Instead, QR code verification will be used as the new authentication method. Google To Replace SMS-based Two Factor Authentication With QR Codes The goal of this modification is to increase security and lower the risks of phishing and SIM-swapping fraud.

In an effort to curb global SMS scams, Google is planning to shift away from SMS two-factor authentication. Instead, Google will prompt users to scan a QR code to authenticate their phone numbers instead.

Google has shared more details around its plans on replacing SMS codes with QR codes for user authentication. Read on for the details!

Gmail is mostly used in the office or corporate world in the country. It has been seen many times that people reset their password through OTP when they forget Gmail password. Google QR Code: Gmail is mostly used in the office or corporate world in the country.